The space, in ABC Carpet and Home at 35 East 18th Street, had been a revolving door, starting in 1998 when Jonathan Waxman, John DeLucie and Jeff Salaway were involved in a regional Italian restaurant, which evolved into a Latin one with Douglas Rodriguez, and then had a couple of South-of-the-Border identities, most recently Lucy, in the hands of Phil Suarez. That Mr. Suarez is Mr. Vongerichten’s partner, explains where the place is now.

It’s white, very clean and greener, more sustainable, than any of Mr. Vongerichten’s places so far. “We’re right at the market so it has to be,” he said.

Paulette Cole, an owner of ABC, is also intent on green. Those interested in restaurant archeology will notice vestiges, like beams, of the original décor, a dismantled hacienda that ABC schlepped from Brazil. They add a touch of rusticity to the otherwise pristine setting, white walls, tables and chairs, enlivened with monochromatic photos of greenery, and glittery chandeliers.

The dining room seats about 100, there’s a bar and, opening in a couple of weeks, a juice bar and sweets cafe off to one side. Mr. Vongerichten has put Dan Kluger, a chef who worked in Danny Meyer’s organization for many years, in charge of the kitchen. Vegetables galore, in season (leeks vinaigrette, heirloom bean salad, roast carrot and avocado salad for now), and when possible, everything local and organic: whole wheat pizza with clams and mint, wheat bigoli with pork ragu, wood-oven roasted lobster, wagyu steak with root vegetable sauce. A carrot cake is the star of the desserts and the menu pays homage to the suppliers of the ingredients.